Mary Kastle Bio
Since graduating from Vancouver's Capilano College with her Bachelors of Jazz Studies, pianist/vocalist Mary Kastle has found herself most at home bridging the divide between jazz and contemporary pop songwriting.
She has released two EPs, the latest thanks to a FACTOR demo grant, and criss-crossed Canada several times in support of them. In 2008 she also received a Canada Council study grant to work with esteemed jazz pianist Tim Ray (Jane Siberry, Lyle Lovett, Berklee & NEC Faculty) in Boston.
Mary has embraced all aspects of the music business and enjoys working as Label Manager for indie roots label Black Hen Music. Her forthcoming debut full-length recording will be produced by Juno-Award winning avant-folk producer/guitarist Steve Dawson and distributed in Canada through Outside Music. Mary plans to tour extensively throughout North America and Europe upon the album's release.